On Wed, 24 Mar 2004 12:35:58 +0300, Simon D'Silva <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
F. C. CORLIM 'B' Boys clinch Goans trophy in a 3 a-side football penalty shoot-out in a thrilling final round defeating Calangute 'B', held on 19th March 2004 at the Al-Ahli Sports Club ground organized by Goan Welfare Association, Qatar. In the first semi finals Calangute 'B' defeated 93 boys by a margin of 2 goals against none and qualified to the finals. In the other semi finals F. C. Corlim managed to defeat Calanguate 'A' by a margin of 2 goals against 1 and made their way in the finals to clinch the glittering trophy. The 3rd place was claimed by Calangute A by defeating 93 boys 2 goals against 0 (Nil). Mr. Johnny of Calangute 'A' was adjudged as the Best Goal-keeper. Chief Guest of the evening was Mr. Basil Coutinho, Manager Commercial and Merchant Aquiring of Commercial Bank of Qatar and a most senior citizen of the tiny western State of Goa, India. Mr. Couthino in his speech praised the newly formed Goan Welfare Association, the only organization of Goans in Qatar under Fr. Lester Mendonsa's moderation for their active role in the field of sports and other cultural activities. He urged the Goans to support and work whole heartedly, and said the association has lined up execellent sports and other socio-cultural events which he was personally present in one of the Annual Planning meetings of the committee held earlier. Mr Couthino in his concluding remarks promised the association his total support and cooperation for its up-liftment. Mr. Simon D'Silva, President of the association thanked committee members of the association particular Mr. Kevin D'Souza who was the main sponsor of the event. He appreciated the sports committee for their hard work and making the tournament a big success. Mr. D'Silva explained why the name Parish Goan Association has been changed to Goan Welfare Association and also highlighted the public advantages of the association. He also said, the association will also focus on Goan NRI interests and welcomed any NRI proposals to be forwarded to the Government of Goa for the benefit of our community. Mr. Anthony Dias and Mr. Anthony Carvalho officiated the tournament. Mr. Mathew Estrocio compered the entire event and thanked the Chief Guest Mr. Basil Coutinho, the main sponsor - Mr. Kevin D'Souza (an aficionado of sports), co-sponsors, committee members, well-wishers and spectators for their full support and cooperation. ########################################################################## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##########################################################################